Souls Online: Mythic Ascension-Chapter 417: Boys: Get Out

"Alright Boys. Cleaning time is over. Now Get out!" Penny growled with her cheeks flushed, using her dainty hands to throw punches at Adam in an attempt to get them out faster.

Adam had a conflicted expression on his face as the blows felt like he was being beaten with cotton puffs. It didn’t hurt him physically but for some reason he felt some mental anguish. His eyes scanned the room as he tried to find out why his niece was acting like this.

Aria had a wry smile on her face as she looked at the violence(?) being inflicted upon him. However, he knew that she wouldn’t tell him after how Penny had reacted before. Crystal seemed a bit lost, her mind was clearly on something else.

Luna’s eyes were stern as she seemed to be too engrossed in double checking that the house was clean. Plus asking her about why Penny was something that didn’t sit well with Adam for some reason.

Vivian wasn’t someone who knew Penny at all and from what he had heard from the others, she was practically a child mercenary so matters of the heart were definitely not her specialty.

His gaze shifted to Morgan. They were a detective so he probably had an idea, right? However they simply smiled and shook their head, wordlessly telling him ’Don’t ask me. I won’t tell you.’

"Fine. Fine. We’re going. Sheesh" he grumbled as he started walking to the front door as Penny tried to make him move faster by pushing his back. Leo’s tail twitched as he glanced at Ethan who like him seemed eager to flee this situation as well.

He started toward the front door with Penny shoving at his back like a shepherd herding stubborn sheep. Her face was still red, but she said nothing. Leo’s tail twitched as he gave Ethan a glance. Both of them seemed equally desperate to escape.

"How about we crash at the gym?" Leo suggested, rubbing the back of his neck. "Get a bit of exercise in before calling it a night."

Greg perked up immediately, his expression lighting up like someone had just handed him a birthday present. "Finally, something productive. I’m in."

Morgan stretched his arms behind his head and yawned. "Yeah, that doesn’t sound half bad. Beats standing around waiting for the next awkward silence. Plus sticking around for girl talk is not my idea of a good time."

Leo nodded his head in agreement at Morgan’s words

Lily threw a suspicious look towards Morgan and Leo. Morgan’s androgynous beauty and Leo’s cute appearance alone would not be out of place at a girl’s slumber party. However, she had no intention of getting either of them to stick around.

Ethan threw his hands up. "There’s no way I’m staying here alone with the girls. I like living, thanks."

Vivian glared at him, her tail flicking in irritation. "Relax. You weren’t invited to stay anyway."

Ethan raised his brows. "Good. Then I’m free." He was the first to bolt for the door, muttering something about escaping from "the demon’s domain" as he went. "Sweet freedom, even if it’s only for one night!"

Leo snorted. "Coward."

Adam followed him out, closing the door behind them with a tired sigh. As the cool night air hit him, he glanced at Leo. "Do you think he realizes the odds are that he’s going to get his ass handed to him in the morning, right?"

Leo’s expression didn’t shift. His golden eyes were flat, calm, and utterly unimpressed. "Do you really think that guy thinks?"

Adam stopped walking for a moment, then slowly nodded, as if accepting a universal truth. "Fair point."

Greg was already a few steps ahead of them, stretching his shoulders with a grin that reached his eyes. It had been a while since he’d felt genuinely excited to train. The past few days had been filled with stress, strange events, and awkward dynamics. Hitting something like a heavy bag sounded like the best kind of therapy right now.

"Finally, some real training," he said to himself, cracking his knuckles. "Been too long since I broke a sweat for something other than running from monsters or drama."

Morgan followed at an easy pace, his coat swaying behind him as he adjusted his collar. His steps were quiet, but there was a faint air of amusement in his movements. The illusions and memories that echoed in his mind were nothing like the entertainment that came from spending time with these people.

When they reached the threshold, Morgan stopped. The others kept walking, but he turned back toward the house. The light spilling through the window framed the girls inside, Penny still puffed up and clearly muttering under her breath.

"Hey," Morgan called out.

Lily looked up from where she was tidying the table. "What is it?"

"If my little brother shows up, tell him I’ll be at the gym tonight."

Lily’s expression darkened just a fraction. The others didn’t notice, but her eyes flickered with mild irritation. She hesitated before giving a reluctant nod. "Alright. I’ll tell him."

Morgan smiled faintly. "Appreciate it."

He gave a casual wave to the group inside. "Good night, everyone."

As he stepped out and shut the door behind him, the air grew noticeably quieter inside. The girls lingered for a moment, listening to the distant sound of footsteps fading into the distance.

Penny finally exhaled and leaned against the wall. "I didn’t think they’d ever leave."

Lily chuckled softly. "You can’t blame them for wanting to stay clear of our angry little Rose"

Penny’s face turned red again, and she pointed at Lil accusingly. "I wasn’t angry! I just... wanted them out."

Aria’s lips curved up into a small grin as she teased "Is it because you want to talk about something that rhymes with glove~?"

"Aria!" Penny squeaked, covering her face.

Aria’s laughter filled the room, light and musical, and even Luna allowed herself a small smile. The tension that had filled the air moments ago began to dissolve.

Rachel came down at that moment from cleaning the bathroom again with a resentful glare on her face. The boys had left without saying goodbye to her! The girls also were talking cheerfully, having completely forgotten about her. She mentally took a note of this and swore she would have her revenge!

The only one who noticed Rachel’s resentment was Arachne who only glanced up from her book before returning to reading.

Outside, the night stretched quiet and cool. The boys made their way toward the gym, their silhouettes illuminated by the pale moonlight. Leo and Adam walked side by side, neither saying much. Ethan was a few paces ahead, clearly intent on not looking back.

With the gym just ahead of them, Leo could only hope that that the night was uneventful.

However, Life had other plans.